Digital Mammography Helps Predict Heart Disease
According to findings that will be published in JACC Cardiovascular Imaging, mammography could help predict heart disease in women by detecting... Read more
Women's Heart Health Being Ignored
According to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 65th Annual Scientific Session, women visiting their doctor are less likely... Read more
New Supercomputer Simulates Blood Flow
Researchers have successfully used a new supercomputer simulation of blood that moves around the entire human body. This simulated blood flow... Read more
Stress Management with Cardiac Rehab Cuts Incidents in Half
According to research from Duke Health, patients recovering from heart attacks or other heart troubles could cut down their risk of another heart... Read more
Gene Mutation with Elevated HDL Cholesterol Increases Risk of CHD
New research suggests that a rare gene mutation in some individuals with elevated HDL cholesterol can increase the risk of CHD development. The... Read more
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How Does a Local Heart Foundation Benefit Research and Public Health?
HerzstiftungOlten is a local foundation connected to the Swiss Heart Foundation. I initiated the foundation of the Herzstiftung Olten 25 years ago. I realised, that a national organisation has difficulty to reach people on the ground. National heart foundations are usually supporting cardiovascular research and besides are active in making national... Read more
Why I’m a Cardiofeminist
A gynaecardiologist means a cardiologist for women. I want better cardiovascular healthcare for females, but I also want a better position for female cardiologists. In the U.S. and many other countries the position of a female cardiologist is still very inferior compared to the male. I know that female cardiologists are more interested in the subject... Read more
How to Become a Cardiologist in 5 Steps
Like any other job, entering the field of cardiology requires academic experience and intensive training. Despite how simple it sounds, becoming a cardiologist is in fact, not an easy task. It may be tough to get your foot in the door and it is indeed, a long process but with hard work and dedication, you’ll get there in the end. If you aspire to be... Read more
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ADPKD: Realising Progress Through Patient Empowerment
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is an inherited, chronic,... Read more
Informatics Drives Radiology Today – Interview with Hassen Gharbi
Hassen A. Gharbi from Tunisia was recognised at ECR 2016 in Vienna for... Read more
Prof. Hans Blickman
Prof. Blickman is Vice Chair, Department of Imaging Sciences at the University... Read more
How to Communicate Radiation Dose and Contrast Media Information
Public awareness and concern about radiation safety has grown in the last... Read more
If You Build It, Will They Come?
On the first day of a new project, I often discover that many of my colleagues... Read more
Iodinated Contrast Media: Risks and Best Practice
The aim of administering contrast media in medical imaging is to improve... Read more
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